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From mountains caressed by the sun, through gardens radiant with roses, to extraordinary turn-of-the-century architecture, there is nowhere else quite like Pasadena. Excellent choices are available in the selection of accommodations, world-class museums, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and recreational activities. Coupled with Pasadena's convenient location, dry sunny climate, and easy access to Southern California's other famous attractions,
Pasadena retains a high-profile image throughout southern California due to its broad economic base, noted cultural, scientific, and educational institutions, and shopping and dining establishments that attract customers from the region. This along with Pasadena's many fine examples of architecture, and wealthy neighborhoods, provide Pasadena with a prominence enjoyed by few cities in the Los Angeles area, and is often considered the premiere city of the San Gabriel Valley.
One of several exclusive residential districts in Pasadena, South Orange Grove Boulevard has been a home for the rich and famous since the early 20th century. Because of the number of landmark mansions, the street earned the name "Millionaire's Row," an appropriate sobriquet considering that the estates that once lined this spacious boulevard and the surrounding neighborhood read like a Who’s Who of American consumer products.
Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts are drawn to the tranquil Arroyo Seco, which has become a popular recreation area. The Arroyo is home to the famous Rose Bowl, Brookside Golf Course and other recreational facilities. In Pasadena's early days the Arroyo Seco was a pleasant village with orchards of walnuts, olives and citrus trees. Because of its magnificent scenery and balmy climate, the Arroyo Seco became a favorite spot for hiking, fishing and hunting.
In 1903, conservationist President Theodore Roosevelt declared his support for the movement to keep the Arroyo Seco a natural park. However, when the necessary bond issue failed to pass, many of Pasadena's wealthy citizens acquired the remaining land options. Many of these wealthy residents built magnificent mansions that still fill the hills of the Arroyo Seco today.